AANK12011U Contemporary Anthropological Theory

Volume 2013/2014
Content

Contemporary Anthropological Theory presents recent theoretical approaches in anthropology, with particular focus on more general and fundamental questions. The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge regarding the development of contemporary anthropological theories. Distinct theories will be discussed in relation to the historical developments as well as the theory of science in anthropological theory.

Learning Outcome

To pass the course students are required to write an academic essay on a
course-relevant theme, which may draw on a planned or already completed own fieldwork. The essay should be written in clear language, be lucidly argued and exhibit that the student is capable of:

• explaining one or more of the theoretical approaches presented in
the course
• applying and discussing one or more theoretical approaches in
relation to the chosen problem statement.
• arguing for the chosen theoretical approach in relation to other
possible theoretical approaches.
• Consider the selected theories with respect to the history of
anthropological theory.

Literature

500 pages obligatory literature + 200 pages of literature chosen by students

Students must also fulfill the Department of Anthropology's form and language requirements (see the Curriculum 4.3.2 for more about form and language requirements).
Lectures and class instructions
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 36
  • Lectures
  • 20
  • Preparation
  • 200
  • Seminar
  • 20
  • Study Groups
  • 4
  • Total
  • 280
Credit
10 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Free written examination Individual or group.

Length: Min. 22.500 - max. 27.500 keystrokes for an individual essay. For group essays, plus an additional min. 4.500 - max. 5.500 keystrokes per extra group member.
Exam registration requirements
The student must participate actively in class in order to be eligible to take the course exam, through for example class participation or presentations. The course lecturer will stipulate the participation requirements.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Re-exam
1st Re-examination
A new essay with a revised problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The student must participate in the examination in order to be eligible for re-examination. The student must register for the reexamination.
2nd Re-examination
A new essay with a revised problem statement is submitted during the next exam period on a prescribed date. The student must register for the exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See description of learning outcome. Formalities for Written Works must be fulfilled, read more: MSc Students
Credit
10 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Free written examination Individual or group.

Length: Min. 22.500 - max. 27.500 keystrokes for an individual essay. For group essays, plus an additional min. 4.500 - max. 5.500 keystrokes per extra group member.
Exam registration requirements
The student must participate actively in class in order to be eligible to take the course exam, through for example class participation or presentations. The course lecturer will stipulate the participation requirements.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Re-exam
1st Re-examination
A new essay with a revised problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The student must participate in the examination in order to be eligible for re-examination. The student must register for the reexamination.
2nd Re-examination
A new essay with a revised problem statement is submitted during the next exam period on a prescribed date. The student must register for the exam
Criteria for exam assesment
See description of learning outcome. Formalities for Written Works must be fulfilled, read more: MSc Students